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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Opensuse TW install can’t see drive (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by Vinci@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Hi guys, after some thinking, finally decided to jump on the Linux train and chose Opensuse TW, mainly for nostalgic reasons. I have an Acer Predator PT315-52, and wanted to dual boot it for now, just for safety reasons. I’m sure you all heard that before. However, when I get to the partitioning part of the installation, there are no drives other than the usb installer. The bios settings are limited, thanks to acer, I remember had more options on my pentium 1 computer back in the day. I would greatly appreciate any guidance, advice, instructions really and thank you all in advance.

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[–] nhowell77@sh.itjust.works 7 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Quick web search led me to this which is an Acer owner trying to install PopOS. Likely similar steps that you will need to follow to be successful.

[–] Vinci@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Thank you, I’m trying it out now.

[–] nhowell77@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

Good luck. Fingers crossed it's your solution, and an easy one at that.